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GriefShare hosts a directory of grief support groups.

The Gateway Foundation's Peoria location provides outpatient psychiatric care and substance use treatment (and linkage with/transportation to inpatient treatment at their other Illinois locations) for people age 18+. Additionally, the location offers mental health services to patients who may require individual therapy or medication management, regardless of whether or not they have a substance use condition.

The Stark County Good Samaritan Fund accepts applications from working families in the area that have needs beyond their means to pay. The Fund provides stop gap assistance to get them back on their feet and can potentially assist with a variety of services. About one third of all funds will be used to pay utility bills. Another one third will pay for housing, rent or mortgage payments. The final third will end up going for everything from medical services, to car mufflers. The aim is to keep the people in their present homes, to keep their car working so they can get to work, and to get them needed medical attention so that they can work. The Fund has a board that determines who qualifies for help and how much help can be provided. The board also governs all other aspects of the organization.

The American Liver Foundation works to advocate and promote education, support, and research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of liver disease.

The HealthWell Foundation covers multiple medications under each of its funds to best meet the varying needs of our patients. HealthWell can only reimburse for treatments covered under the specific disease fund associated with the patient’s grant.

The Institute for Human Resources offers child counseling.

The Restaurant Employee Relief Fund is a program of the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (IRAEF) that offers emergency assistance to Illinois food and beverage workers facing an unanticipated hardship within the past 90 days such as: accident, illness, injury, death of an immediate family member, or natural disaster. If you are in need of assistance, please complete the online application form. All grant requests will be reviewed. The IRAEF Restaurant Employee Relief Fund grants are awarded to eligible individuals based on available funds and limited to one per individual. Grants cover costs of living expenses for life-altering events and range from $250-$3,000.

The Pekin Outreach Initiative's Outreach Center offers a place for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Pekin to progress on actionable goals and access showers, laundry services, personal care items, and meals.

IATP offers assistive technology product demonstrations.

Tazwood Community Services, Inc. is the community action agency now serving Peoria County, in addition to Tazewell and Woodford counties.

The Antioch Group offers Addiction Services.

The George Washington Carver Center offers community outreach and improvement programs in the areas of fine arts and humanities, recreation, education, preventive care, and family.

War Room Ministries' War Chest Outreach Store offers personal hygiene items (shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothbrush, and toothpaste), cleaning products (dish soap & multi-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent, toilet paper, garbage bags), and feminine hygiene products.

The Delavan Food Pantry serves residents of Tazewell County.

Whole Life Solutions, LLC offers a wide range of counseling options.

The Lions of Illinois Foundation is occasionally able to assist Illinois residents in need of eye glasses and/or hearing aids.

The Illinois Benefit Hub is a web platform that uses the MyFriendBen screening tool to help Illinois residents find out which public benefits they may be eligible for, such as food assistance, healthcare, phone programs, Social Security Disability, and more.

Coordinated Intake, also known as iGrow, is a collaborative process that provides families in Peoria and Tazewell counties with a single point of entry for home visiting programs within our community and helps connect families to the best programs to fit their current needs. To be connected to iGrow home visiting programs, call 309-687-7615 or email Chris Heider at [email protected]. ============================= Services and features available through igrow include-- *Home Visiting Services with Caregiver Coaching and Support *Child Activities and Playgroups *Family Fun Nights *Developmental Screenings *Referrals to Additional Resources

Central Illinois FRIENDS supports members of the LGBTQI+ Community, people living with HIV, and the general public through compassionate and personalized care. All services, listed below, are completely free. -Sexual Health Education -HIV/STI/STD Testing -HPV Vaccinations -PrEP/PEP -Safe Sex Kits (Condoms/Lube) -Support for people living with HIV -Trans Health Navigation -ACCESS Counseling Program (completely free counseling for LGBTQ+ folks and their families)

Southside Community Center focuses on youth leadership and enrichment, parent support and education, and additional assistance ministries.

The Tri-County Urban League offers their food pantry on Thursdays, from 1 to 3 p.m. Items will vary from month to month.

Community Workshop and Training Center is a multi-faceted adult development center.

The Rosefield Township Office offers limited community assistance to qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Rosefield Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rosefield+Township,+IL

The Social Security Administration offers retirement, disability, and survivors benefits.

The Cruger Township Office offers emergency community assistance and the general relief/general assistance program for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Cruger Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cruger+Township,+IL